As the AUCTF Project Lead, you will spearhead and coordinate Civic Tech Innovation Network (CTIN) Secretariat activities, focusing on the African Union Civic Tech Fund (AUCTF) program. Your role is crucial for ensuring successful project delivery, compliance with agreements, and contributing to CTIN’s overall strategy.
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Contract: 2 years. Renewable.
Contract Administration:
- Ensuring that CTIN meets is obligations in the AUCTF agreement, adhering to defined scopes, budgets, and timelines within the governance and accountability framework of the organization.
- Meet governance and compliance requirements of the programme.
- Monitor compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Mitigate risks and issues related to project delivery.
Program Coordination:
- Manage the development and implementation of projects and activities within the AUCTF initiative.
- Oversee the coordination of AUCTF-related activities within the CTIN Secretariat, ensuring that various roles and components are clear and executed upon
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to streamline project delivery processes.
Program Integration:
- Ensure alignment of associated activities with the organization’s overall strategy and objectives.
- Ensure that programme outcomes are contributing positively to the overall vision of digital empowerment and participatory governance in Africa.
- Work closely with the key stakeholders (AUC, Ushahidi, and the AUCTF grantees to facilitate the successful execution of their initiatives.
Stakeholder Management:
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among general stakeholders, including AUCTF grantees, CTIN Research Team, and the wider civic tech community.
- Engage with partners, including the African Union Commission (AUC), to ensure strategic alignment and support for the AUCTF program.
Reporting, Evaluation & Learning:
- Develop and implement robust metrics and reporting mechanisms to measure the impact of AUCTF initiatives.
- Facilitate continuous evaluation, refinement, and accountability for each AUCTF-funded project.
- Support overall knowledge management and comply with CTIN and Wits documentation standards.